Dirk Verbeek
Lieutenant General Dirk Verbeek is a South African Army general who spent his career in the Military Intelligence Service. He served as Chief of Staff Intelligence for the SANDF from 1994 - 1998.
Dirk Verbeek | |
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Birth name | Dirk R Verbeek |
Born | Ficksburg, Orange Free State |
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Service/ | South African Army |
Years of service | 1968-1998 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Unit | Armoured Corps |
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Battles/wars | Border War |
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Military career
In 1988, as a major general, he was appointed as the Chief Director Counter Intelligence until 1993.[1] Chief of Staff Intelligence from 1994 - 1998.
Awards and Decorations
Southern Cross Decoration (SD) Southern Cross Medal (SM) Military Merit Medal (MMM) Southern Africa Medal General Service Medal Unitas Medal Good Service Medal, Gold (30 Years) Good Service Medal, Silver (20 Years) Good Service Medal, Bronze (10 Years)
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References
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Preceded by Joffel van der Westhuizen |
Chief of Staff Intelligence 1994 – 1998 |
Succeeded by Mojo Motau |
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